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Dismissed18 June 20213266703

Land at Millway Close, Oxford, OX2 8BJ

Planning appeal 3266703 at Land at Millway Close, Oxford, OX2 8BJ (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 18 June 2021 by Inspector Sutton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the significance of the Wolvercote with Godstow Conservation Area.

To construct a single block of 2 no. one bed flats at first and second floor with refuse store and cycle storage to ground level floor, located to the southern end of the site

Authority
Oxford City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Sutton A
Postcode
OX2 8BJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the significance of the Wolvercote with Godstow Conservation Area
  • The living conditions of occupants of the adjacent flats on Millway Close and No 1 Wolvercote Court with regards privacy and outlook; and users of Wolvercote Village Hall with particular regard to privacy and safeguarding
  • Whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision for sustainable design

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area, the setting of the conservation area, and the living conditions of neighbours, when weighed against the modest benefits of the proposal, was not outweighed by any material considerations.

The modest benefits of housing supply and cycle parking were outweighed by the substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area, the setting of the designated heritage asset, and the living conditions of neighbours.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DH1Policy DH3Policy H14Policy RE1

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